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WL53 HBN

2003 Rover Streetwise

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HBN
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine coolant contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine coolant contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,807 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both front outer CV boots perishing

exhaust system corroded at joints

off side rear tyre perishing and has cut on inner side wall area

Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,848 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,216 miles

both front tyres worn down to wear indcators

hand brake lever has side ment movement

rear exhaust corroded and slighty blowing

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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WL53 HBN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL53 HBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL53 HBN registered?

WL53 HBN is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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